12/26/2024
Best Practices Magazines & EXPO is excited to announce the selection of Rachel Leins as an Executive Council Member of the Women in Compressed Air, Vacuum & Cooling (WCVC) Networking Group. Rachel, a Field Engineer at TRC Companies, a global consulting, engineering, and construction management firm, brings over 11 years of experience in the energy and utilities sector. Rachel is a Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.) with a strong focus on improving energy use, promoting sustainability, and reducing carbon footprints.
When accepting this role, Rachel commented, “I look forward to joining the WCVC Executive Council to amplify the voices of women in the industry. I hope to drive initiatives that empower women, foster leadership, and help shape a dynamic industry.”
The WCVC Networking Group hosts quarterly virtual meetings and meets annually at the WCVC Networking Breakfast during the Best Practices EXPO. The next networking breakfast will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO, during the Best Practices 2025 EXPO & Conference, which takes place from October 21-23, 2025.
Join us in our mission to provide women with personal and professional development opportunities, including the ability to establish meaningful connections with their peers, gain valuable industry insights to further their careers, and improve their leadership and communication skills. If you are interested in a leadership role within the group and would like to become a member of the WCVC Executive Council, please send an email to Kimberly Hill, WCVC Administrator at [email protected].
About WCVC Networking Group
The Women in Compressed Air, Vacuum, and Cooling (WCVC) Networking Group supports women who have chosen or are considering a career in the compressed air, vacuum, or cooling industries. We welcome individuals from every job function – engineering, marketing, sales, human resources, finance, production, and beyond. The WCVC Networking Group offers quarterly virtual meetings and networking opportunities to empower women in the compressed air, vacuum, and cooling sectors. The group will meet in-person annually at the Best Practices EXPO & Conference. Apply for your free membership today and join our LinkedIn group.
About Best Practices 2025 EXPO & Conference
The Best Practices 2025 EXPO & Conference is the leading North American event focused on Sustainable, Safe & Reliable On-Site Utilities Powering Automation. The event takes place October 21-23, 2025 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Attendees come from engineering firms, manufacturing plants and equipment companies responsible for specifying, purchasing, operating, and selling and maintaining on-site utility equipment in industrial compressed air, vacuum, blower, process cooling and HVAC. For more information visit cabpexpo.com.
